The Los Angeles Kings cruised to a decisive 6-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, solidifying their position for home-ice advantage in the playoffs. Kevin Fiala shone with two goals, supported by contributions from Quinton Byfield, Anze Kopitar, Alex Laferriere, and Jordan Spence. The Kings' goalie, Darcy Kuemper, extended his streak of games allowing two or fewer goals to 15, just one shy of the modern NHL record.

This victory places the Kings four points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division with only four games left, setting the stage for a likely playoff matchup. Kopitar reached a milestone by scoring his 20th goal for the fourteenth time in his career, while Fiala's performance marked his 32nd goal of the season.

Despite the loss, the Ducks achieved a commendable 35 wins this season, matching their best total since 2018-19. The Kings aim to leverage their strong home record as they prepare for the postseason, hoping to reverse their recent playoff history against the Oilers.